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$334,503$257 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

6896 SHORT LN

GLOUCESTER, VA 23061
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$335K
$296K low$373K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,507 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$241,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,560

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGloucester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Gloucester High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Page Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Botetourt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi

District: Gloucester County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23061These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,571
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.121 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,529
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,062
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

6896 Short Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Gloucester County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Gloucester 23061
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Gloucester County

What homes are worth in Gloucester 23061

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$149K$919K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Gloucester 23061.

How it measures up in Gloucester 23061

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gloucester 23061.

Estimated value$334,503
CheaperTypical $371,467Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size2.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 6896 Short Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 23061Gloucester County
Estimated valuepricier than$334,50339% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25778% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²26% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.26 ac62% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than198441% of homes47% of homes

About 6896 Short Ln

How much is 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA is $334,503 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $296,310 to $372,696. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA last sell?

6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA last sold on May 1, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA?

6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 2.26-acre lot.

When was 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA built?

6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA?

6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA is assigned to Gloucester High School (high), rated B; Page Middle School (middle), rated B-; Botetourt Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Gloucester County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA compare to other homes in Gloucester 23061?

Among the 9,734 homes in Gloucester 23061, it is worth more than 39% of them ($334,503 against a typical $371,467), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($257 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (2.26 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1984 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Gloucester County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6896 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA was $1,507. The county assessed it at $241,560.

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